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R699 JGN

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,587 mi
Last recorded41,587 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 JGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,587 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked. Temporary fix applied

Rear registration plate staring to delaminate

Fail 18 Jan 2010 41,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked. Temporary fix applied

Rear registration plate staring to delaminate

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,785 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 38,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,615 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 34,735 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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R699 JGN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 94,084 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R699 JGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R699 JGN registered?

R699 JGN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R699 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 JGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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